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March Madness 2025 is upon us. The Butler Bulldogs head into the final week of the regular season with their NCAA Tournament participation hanging in the balance. We break down the strengths and the weaknesses of the Bulldogs as well as their title odds heading into the Big Dance.
Will Butler make the 2025 NCAA Tournament?
The Bulldogs have a difficult road ahead to make the 2025 NCAA Tournament. USA Today didn't name them as a lock for the Big Dance after posting a 6-12 record in the Big East Conference. They also didn't make the list for On3's projected NCAA Tournament bracket.
Butler and NCAA Tournament history
The Bulldogs have qualified for the NCAA Tournament 16 times in their program history, the last of which happened in 2018. Their best finish in the tournament happened in 2010 and 2011 when they finished as runner-up in the national championship game.
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Butler March Madness odds
The Bulldogs are long shots to win it all this year. They are priced at +50100 to win the national championship for the very first time. Teamrankings.com placed the Bulldogs' chances of reaching the 2025 NCAA Tournament at 1.1% and winning it all at 0.0%.
Butler Strengths
The offense hasn't been a problem for the Bulldogs this season. According to the 2025 Pomeroy College Basketball Rankings, they have recorded a 116.6 rating in terms of adjusted offensive efficiency, ranking them No. 45 among Division I teams.
Butler Weakness
The Bulldogs' defense, on the other hand, has been a major concern for coach Thad Matta. KenPom's latest rankings showed them having a 105.1 defensive rating, ranking them No. 105 in that department.
Butler's quadrant records
The Bulldogs have won just one of their 10 games in Quadrant 1 this season. Their record wasn't much better in Quadrant 2, posting a 2-5 slate. They found the opposition easier to handle in Quadrant 3, winning five of their six games. The Bulldogs also posted an identical 5-1 record in Quadrant 4.
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